Game Info Mon, Jan 5, 2026 · 18:00 Capital One Arena in Washington
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The Washington Capitals look to bounce back from a recent tough stretch as Tom Wilson's scoring prowess and Aliaksei Protas' playmaking shine against an Anaheim Ducks team struggling with consistency. With both teams clinging to playoff hopes, expect a fiercely contested clash filled with opportunities to turn momentum around.

Team Context
Home context · Washington Capitals
Best Scorer

Tom Wilson with 5

Most Assists

Aliaksei Protas with 4

Last Five W L OT/SO
Away context · Anaheim Ducks
Best Scorer

Troy Terry with 3

Most Assists

Mason McTavish with 2

Last Five W L OT/SO
Recent Matchups Last 5
Dec 5, 2025
Capitals @ Ducks
3–4 (SO)
Mar 11, 2025
Capitals @ Ducks
7–4
Jan 14, 2025
Ducks @ Capitals
0–3
Jan 16, 2024
Ducks @ Capitals
0–2
Nov 30, 2023
Capitals @ Ducks
5–4
ANA
Stats
WSH
4
Goals
7
45
Shots
29
0
PPG
0
13
Hits
20
14
PIM
16
Ducks Goals
Chris Kreider (1st • 06:33)
Assisted by Olen Zellweger
Alex Killorn (2nd • 12:56)
Assisted by Ross Johnston
Jacob Trouba (2nd • 14:12)
Assisted by Troy Terry
Capitals Goals
After 1st — 1–2
Ducks
Ducks — trailing by 1 goal after 1st: 3-4-2 (33% win rate, 9 games)
Capitals
Capitals — leading by 1 goal after 1st: 11-0-1 (92% win rate, 12 games)
After 2nd — 3–5
Ducks
Ducks — trailing by 2 goals after 2nd: 0-4 (0% win rate, 4 games)
Capitals
Capitals — leading by 2 goals after 2nd: 4-0 (100% win rate, 4 games)
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